What We Do
The Prevention Department supports children, youth, and families by providing programs, education, and services that promote child development, family wellness, resilience, and safe, healthy communities.
Family Supports
Supporting children and families through prevention services that strengthen family wellness, resilience, and healthy relationships.
Counselling Services
Providing counselling and therapy services for children, parents, and families, including grief and trauma support.
Food Security
Supporting families through the Good Food Box program, community garden, food forest, and emergency food assistance.
Crisis Support
Providing emergency assistance and support for families experiencing crisis or unexpected challenges.
Youth Programs
Creating safe spaces for youth through the Youth Centre while supporting athletics, arts, and positive recreational opportunities.
Education & Prevention
Empowering parents through education, training, and access to community resources that strengthen family wellbeing.
can't find what you're
looking for? we can help.
Our team is here to help & we are only an email away.
Family Supports
Supporting children and families through prevention services that strengthen family wellness, resilience, and healthy relationships.
Counselling Services
Providing counselling and therapy services for children, parents, and families, including grief and trauma support.
Food Security
Supporting families through the Good Food Box program, community garden, food forest, and emergency food assistance.
Crisis Support
Providing emergency assistance and support for families experiencing crisis or unexpected challenges.
Youth Programs
Creating safe spaces for youth through the Youth Centre while supporting athletics, arts, and positive recreational opportunities.
Education & Prevention
Empowering parents through education, training, and access to community resources that strengthen family wellbeing.
can't find what you're
looking for? we can help.
Our team is here to help & we are only an email away.
Programs & services
Programs & services
Family
Supports
Family Supports
- Parenting Support
- Family Wellness Education
- Referrals for rescources
Counselling
Services
Counselling
Services
- Child Counselling
- Parenting Support
- Grief Counselling
- Trauma Counselling
food
security
food security
- Good Food Box
- Community Garden
- Food Forest
- Emergency Food Support
Youth
Development
Youth Development
- Youth Centre
- Youth Athletics
- Arts Programming
- Safe Youth Spaces
Family
Supports
- Parenting Support
- Family Wellness Education
- Referrals for rescources
Counselling
Services
- Child Counselling
- Parenting Support
- Grief Counselling
- Trauma Counselling
food security
- Good Food Box
- Community Garden
- Food Forest
- Emergency Food Support
youth
development
- Youth Centre
- Youth Athletics
- Arts Programming
- Safe Youth Spaces
Our Purpose
The Prevention Department is committed to supporting children, youth, and families by providing education, programs, and services that promote child development, family wellness, and resilience. Through prevention-focused initiatives, the department works to strengthen families, reduce risk, and create healthy environments where children can thrive. By working alongside families and connecting them with counselling, community resources, and parenting supports, the department helps build strong support systems that encourage healthy growth, positive relationships, and long-term wellbeing.
Family
Wellness
Supporting healthy families through education, prevention, and community-based services.
Child
Development
Promoting the healthy growth, safety, and wellbeing of children through early intervention and support.
prevention &
Support
Providing counselling, crisis response, and practical supports that help families overcome challenges.
Community connections
Connecting families with resources, parenting supports, and referral services that promote wellbeing.
office location
contact info
Contact person
-
Director
Bryce Michael -
Email
bocnprevention@beardysband.com -
Phone Us
639-212-7261
office hours
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Mon-Fri
9am-5pm -
Sat-Sun
Closed -
Stat Holidays
Closed
office location
contact info
Contact person
-
Director
Bryce Michael -
Email
bocnprevention@beardysband.com -
Phone Us
639-212-7261
office hours
-
Mon-Fri
9am-5pm -
Sat-Sun
Closed -
Stat Holidays
Closed
our crew
director
Bryce Michael
prevention manager
Elaine Waditaka
prevention worker
Joselyn Sutherland
prevention worker
Joelle Chicoose
prevention worker
Randeen Opoonechaw
prevention worker
Deanna Gardipy
manager
Josh Rabbitskin
Supervisor
Joseph Kytwayhat
Administration
Hannah Lavallee